America’s Song Sheet Music and More Inauguration Songs!

What do Bono, Faith Hill and Mary J Blige have in common? If you guessed “America’s Song” you guessed right, but the story behind this powerful, patrotic tune begins with a member of the Black-Eyed Peas named Will.i.am. Will.i.am. had created the song “Yes, We Can” and “It’s a New Day” for the Obama campaign. Recently, this grammy-award winning musician teamed up with David Foster to bring you “America’s Song.”

Did you know that a broad range of artists and performers have lent their talents to celebrate a new president stepping into office? Performers for Obama’s Presidential inauguration have included: Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, John Mellencamp, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder. Many of these performers offer music on our site and other stores, so don’t be afraid to support your favorite artist by singing, playing or listening to their music.

Monica

The song they played was a John Williams arrangement of “Air and Simple Gifts”. The ‘old mountain’ tune was the old Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts”. It’s a very popular folk melody. (Credit goes to our Production team for the answer.)

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